Tech News
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1.6KAlternatives to Apple’s pricey AirPods #roundup
(TECH NEWS) For parents and my fellow forgetful friends, $159 isn’t a price we want to pay for something we may lose...
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2.4KCould the newest epidemic be “informational obesity”?
(TECH NEWS) Who would have thought there's such a thing as too much information? Or even an epidemic?
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2.9KLenovo’s new Yoga Book is perfect for students or designers
(TECH NEWS) The Yoga Book has all the benefits of pen-and-paper with a high tech twist.
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2.4KSkype Teams: Microsoft is building a mega Slack competitor
(TECH NEWS) Slack is the tech world's favorite way to communicate with teams, but Microsoft is soon to launch Skype Teams to...
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3.7KWalmart patents autobots (aka autonomous rolling carts)
(TECH NEWS) Autobots, RoboCarts, whatever you call them, these automated carts are coming to a Walmart near you.
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1.9KSpotify is crushing Apple Music in subscriptions
(TECH NEWS) The battle for music subscription loyalty is on. While Spotify is currently on top, will they be able to stay...
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1.3KAllt: Collaboration and project management finally rocks
(TECH NEWS) New online collaboration tool Allt allows for teams to work better together.
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2.1KIndia and Eastern Europe are ready for the Hyperloop
(TECH NEWS) India and Eastern Europe are ready for the Hyperloop, even if the U.S. isn't. Guys, the future is here.
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1.9KHow to nix those “storage full” notices on your phone
(TECH NEWS) There is now a brilliant way to save, store, and organize photos in one simple place while saving space on...
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2.2KPower up your Slack with personal AI assistant, Skylar
(TECH NEWS) Simply put, Skylar lets you Slack without slacking. A perfect boost for your tech-forward business that values productivity.
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710StriveScan is taking college fairs digital
(TECH NEWS) As we move from a paper-filled to a digital world, students are benefiting by learning about universities right from their...
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7561Robots want to help you write less crappy emails
(TECH NEWS) Leave it to robot intelligence to ensure you say what you mean and mean what you say.
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872Makeidea launches for hosting, finding 3D printing files
(TECH NEWS) Makeidea could easily become the hub of the 3D printing world, bringing new designers and veterans into the fold.
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1.1K1Where do the presidential candidates stand on cybersecurity?
(TECH NEWS) Read up before you cast your ballot in November.
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1.2KWhite House to hold SXSLawn event inspired by SXSW
(TECH NEWS) White House will hold an amazing event inspired by SXSW to bring together creators, innovators, and organizers who work to...
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857Imperson helps you create an on-brand chatbot for your website
(TECH NEWS) As chatbots continue to pop up all over the Internet, a new development tool is at bay to help create...
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806WeLancer is like duct-tape for your freelancing tools
(TECH NEWS) This new freelance management app, promises to streamline all of your freelance processes into one easy-to-use platform.
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1.4K1Moment might be the coolest wearable innovation so far
(TECH NEWS) In the quest for us all to become part time cyborgs, I predict all of this technology will soon be...
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913eGrocer uses tech to keep your health on track
(TECH NEWS) An app that helps you eat right and stay in shape. Want more? It helps you shop for groceries too.
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1.4KLeaked iPhone 7 box confirms headphone jack-less theory
(TECH NEWS) The rumors were verified this week - here are the juicy details.
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1.4K2Strain Merchant is built for the legal marijuana industry to collect meaningful data
(TECH NEWS) Their goal is to collect and disseminate data to benefit consumers, producers, and legislative decision makers.
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970Glam App brings a stylist to your door
(TECH NEWS) Select your price range, decide your service, and you've got an appointment with an available stylist in mere moments thanks...
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1.1K1Self-driving Ubers are hitting the streets of Pittsburgh
(TECH NEWS) The company announced that customers can now hire a driverless ride, making it the first company to use self-driving cars...
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882Vaulteq: A modern safe deposit box for your digital info
(TECH NEWS) Vaulteq will soon launch to protect all of your passwords, digital information, and you can't break into it, even if...
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8061Teamdeck combines team management and productivity tools
(TECH NEWS) Now in beta, Teamdeck has combined a suite of productivity tools to keep your team organized and optimized.
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1.1KMIT whips up device-connective temporary jewelry tattoos
(TECH NEWS) Hopping on the current metallic, jewelry-like temporary tattoo craze but with a technological twist.
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1.3KEyethere offers crowdsourced videos on demand for your marketing
(TECH NEWS) Eyethere places you in the moment of anything, anywhere, taking video to the next level, perfect for brands on a...
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3.2K1Why the term “zero day” needs to be in your brand’s cybersecurity vocabulary
(TECH NEWS) What's at risk? Identity theft, botnet spam, corporate espionage, and loss of privacy. Better get to know the term "zero...
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1.9KGoogle Duo: How does Google’s version of Facetime compare?
(TECH NEWS) The Google Duo video chatting app has finally been released, to mixed responses.
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1.8KUnemployed? Let JobPal the Facebook chatbot score you a job
(TECH NEWS) Facebook messenger app, JobPal helps job seekers find listings in their area through chat.
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1.1KStylebee, the Uber of blowouts, is at your fingertips
(TECH NEWS) New app brings beauty professionals right to your door with a few simple clicks.
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873This smart light switch controls an entire home with one smartphone
(TECH NEWS) If you’re too lazy to get up and change the TV channel, you should never be expected to actually get...
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1.4KThis virtual reality app makes public speaking (or talking to clients) suck less
(TECH NEWS) Improving your public speaking skills takes practice but new virtual reality bridges the gap of having a live audience.
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506StrikeTEC uses tech to improve athletic performance
(TECH NEWS) StrikeTEC is a wearable sensor that measures athletic performance to improve skills and technique. Genius use of technology!
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528Quick trick to speed up your iPhone (without deleting apps)
(TECH NEWS) If the operating system fails you, avoid throwing your phone across the room, and use this neat trick instead.
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743Cortana plus officeAutomata makes you an Excel pro by using your voice
(TECH NEWS) The trials and tribulations of using Microsoft Excel are now aided by digital assistant, Cortana.
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1.2K1Is Apple really planning to ditch the headphone jack on iPhone 7?
(TECH NEWS) If the rumors are true, Apple could be using the iPhone to shake up how we enjoy music. If they...
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9511When will 5G become a reality!?
(TECH NEWS) We all know about the 4G network, but 5G is coming. What does that mean and when will it be...
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1.0KNight Notes solves the simple problem with your midnight Eureka! moment
(TECH NEWS) Night Notes app may solve a lot of my night time (or any time) note taking.
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1.2KVR gaining traction – are all we about to literally go blind from blue light?
(TECH NEWS) VR - certainly staring at something mere inches away from your eyes, in the dark, is gonna wreak havoc on...
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1.4KYo, travelers: This app makes rushing through the airport way less stressful
(TECH NEWS) Genius: Millennial develops app that makes eating while traveling through the airport ten times easier.
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877Newest stats on self-driving cars – are we there yet?
(TECH NEWS) Even with the popularity of the recent Google self-driving car project, the media portrays driverless cars as an idea we'll...
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2.2KGirls Who Code wraps up summer immersion camp for Austin teens #STEM
(TECH NEWS) Austin is the newest home for a program that hopes to reduce the gender gap, one high school girl at...
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2.3K2The tablet boom is officially over [stats]
(TECH NEWS) New statistics point to the decline of tablet usage. Let's discuss
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2.2KSharing platform for scientists could change the world
(TECH NEWS) Collection of research can be difficult for scientists. Two Harvard students attempt to change the course of communication to help...
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1.9KThe chatbot playbook: What they should offer, how they should work
(TECH NEWS) With the rise of the chatbot, let's pause to put forth what will be a consensus on what they should...
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1.2KPokémon Go is a hit, but has some serious problems to consider
(TECH NEWS) We've spoken endlessly about the enthusiasm behind Pokémon Go, but for many rewards, there is a risk. In this case,...
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1.3KCould this be the first successful AR chat app thanks to the popularity of Pokémon Go?
(TECH NEWS) Now, with the unrelenting popularity of Pokémon Go, this technology may have room to take off.
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1.2KHow refugees are starting fresh by tapping into tech
(TECH NEWS) While many refugees do flee their homelands empty-handed, many of them are armed with that ubiquitous device we’ve come to...
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2.4K3Virtual reality breakthroughs that could save lives
(TECH NEWS) Virtual reality is making waves in the tech and business world, and healthcare is adopting VR at a rapid clip.
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1.2KDid Pokémon Go just instantly make AR mainstream?
(TECH NEWS) 150 colorful characters may have sent augmented reality crashing into the mainstream, thanks to Pokémon Go.
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1.1KLondon gets robot food delivery; the future is weird
(TECH NEWS) The European food delivery company Just Eat has teamed up with Starship technologies, to bring food delivery into the ultra-modern...
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936Apple and Tesla focus on building solar paneled car roofs
(TECH NEWS) Tesla has been innovating alternative powers for quite a while, solar paneled car roofs are the next step in their...
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856Startup helps you optimize yourself based on your DNA
(TECH NEWS) Based on your genetic code, your profile contains easy to follow lifestyle recommendations that will help you make the best...
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881App allows you to delay your texts up to a minute so you can delete or edit
Have you ever sent a text in a moment of anger that you later regretted? What about an awkward flirt that you...
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1.0KCute little robot helps kids with autism
(TECH NEWS) New robot-pal, Leka, helps children with special needs learn by staying active mentally and physically.
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1.4K5What can chatbots do? They can be your robot lawyer (seriously)
(TECH NEWS) DoNotPay calls itself “the first robot lawyer.” It’s a web-based bot that can give legal advice and even appeal parking...
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788What has the BBC learned from their VR efforts?
(TECH NEWS) For the past year, the major British broadcaster has been “rapid prototyping” new technologies for educational and news programming. So...
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1.1KFaster: Google plugs their undersea cable into Japan
(TECH NEWS) In a world of increasing interconnectivity, Google has just, quite literally, plugged into Japan.
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885Bose introduces a build-it-yourself speaker for the kiddos #STEM
(TECH NEWS) Bose announced that the new BOSEbuild line was designed specifically with children 8 years old and up in mind. The...
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1.5KSamsung is spending big money on Internet of Things innovations
(TECH NEWS) Electronics giant Samsung has announced that it will pledge $1.2 billion over the next four years towards startups and research...
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1.9KMicrosoft acquires Wand Labs to make texting rock
Wand Labs is a peek into the future of texting, and Microsoft has just ponied up and bought the whole company. What...
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1.2KMattersight tech matches callers to call center staff #genius
Mattersight helps call centers treat callers like humans by using technology to match them with the appropriate staff. A beautiful irony, don't...
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838Net neutrality opposers are not throwing in the towel
Dissenting member of the FCC commission, Ajit Pai, insists that “these regulations are unlawful” and encourages telecom companies to “continue the legal...
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2.4K3Napster is making a comeback thanks to Rhapsody
It looks as though an old, familiar face may be making a comeback courtesy of Rhapsody. Rhapsody is re-branding themselves as Napster...
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2.7K3Better upgrade to Windows 10 while it’s still free (and time is almost up)
Windows has been pushing those helpful little notification on Windows system to upgrade; if you don’t heed those notifications by July 29,...
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894Dakota is like Uber for tech support
Dakota is on the verge of launching a tech support tool that puts you in touch with an expert live - no...
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6 things you might not know your iPhone can do
The iPhone has been in the market of smartphone usage for quite some time but still offers secret features all may not...
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952Startup makes it impossible for internet providers to hide fees
According to the experts at Broadband Search, ISPs are “resistant” to the nutrition-style labels “because they state that the level of competition...
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1.7KApple is set to level up with better AI (artificial intelligence)
Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and Macbook were all innovative at their release, but now the updates to them seem kind of predictable. It...
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1.0KThe Jetsons’ promise of flying cars may be coming true soon
Silicon Valley insiders say we may be closer than ever. In fact, there are about a dozen companies working on flying car...
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1.3KThis wearable turns your fingers tapping on any surface into a keyboard
Wearable device, Tap, allows users to transform any surface into a keyboard. And it's awesome, and we all want one.
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1.8K5VPN use is on the rise as people finally worry about web privacy, security
Chances are you've heard the term "VPN," but have you tried one? What are they, how do they function, and why should...
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Virtual reality’s biggest downfall? Experts say it’s nausea
Who the heck wants to pay $500 a pop for something that will make you vomit? Such is the dilemma of virtual...
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1.6K1Ransomware, malware are evolving – what to do if you become a victim
Ransomware and malware are evolving, creating new threats. This means what worked last year may not work this year, so here is...
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1.1KLearn to code by joining the military (really)
Let’s say the opportunity to learn coding in the or out of the Armed Forces was there all along. You just didn’t...
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882Hyper reality: What it is, and how far away we are from it?
Hyper reality is part of the trend that imagines the mixing of the digital and real words and reactions to it range...
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856Samsung insiders say bendy phones will be available next year
Shares of Samsung Electronics Co. and their suppliers are on the rise amidst rumors that the tech company may release two smartphone...
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883
Quick look at the 2016 Internet Trends Report
It doesn’t just make for absorbing reading. No matter what your business is, following the latest internet trends is vital for our...
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718Brands want to target children through virtual reality, will it work?
Virtual reality is an impending mainstream reality in tech, and kids are a natural audience. What are the risks and rewards going...
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7551What is Facebook doing that has Google shaking in their boots?
Google versus Facebook: two tech giants are facing off to dominate the internet, especially when it comes to mobile.
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As guessed, you’re being tracked through your device’s audio
Data tracking is more and more prevalent. Taking measures to protect yourself is wise, but have you fully protected yourself? What about...
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Tablets in decline as second-screen devices
The entire tablet market seems to be in trouble. Mainly, because tablets have failed to transform into must-have devices in the same...
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9871Affordable VR headset for anyone with a smartphone
If you’re techy, and looking for a way to one up your friends, going virtual might just be the next step for...
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9792Google patents “pedestrian glue” so you stick to a hood if hit
Apparently Google, whose driverless vehicles have already had accidents with other cars and a city bus, has been tackling this problem, and...
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1.2K1Flow is Microsoft’s version of IFTTT; it’s worth checking out
Microsoft has caught onto the IFTTT trend, creating its own service called Flow that helps you “create automated workflows between your favorite...
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926Where is haptic technology at now, and where is it going?
Our interactions with the digital world have, until very recently, only deeply engaged our senses of sight and sound. Devices became responsive...
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1.2K2How bots are becoming more human: Natural Language Progression
Giving the internet a voice without making it sound like a robot. That’s the challenge of Arria NLG, a prime example of...
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1.6KNest open sources Thread; might lead the Internet of Things explosion
With any luck, Nest will enable a new generation of developers and innovators able to create products and systems that will make...
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669Focus for the next 30 minutes or a tree dies
Forest: A new app on the scene that gamifies your productivity level. Seems silly, but if nothing else has worked, it's worth...
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The Hyperloop had it’s first test run: The future of transportation is here
The Hyperloop sounds like science fiction, and has been accused of being a pipe dream (pun intended). But a successful first test...
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832Could your browser history cause denied health insurance coverage?
With so much data available about your search and shopping history online, could it be feasible that insurers would use it to...
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Google Cardboard to sell outside of US, VR is finally expanding
VR has the potential to transform nearly every industry imaginable but it needs to be in the hands of the consumer, and...
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1.5K1If someone is using a drone to spy on you, what can they actually see?
Drone technologies have gone mainstream, so have you experienced one flying into your personal space yet? You don't know who's flying it...
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1.5K10 Ways technology can declutter your workspace
Here's how to tell if it's time to declutter your workspace, and which tools will help you actually keep your area cleared.
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756The FBI and Apple are still going at it over the unlocked iPhone
The kerfuffle between the FBI and Apple continues (raise your hand if you’re shocked).
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1.0KSiri hires an assistant: Introducing Viv
Siri, Cortana, and Alexa, you’d better watch out. Your little sister, Viv is about to upstage you.
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1.1KFocusing on one major task just got easier with this app
For all of you who agree that focusing on a singular activity instead of several at once is the most productive way...
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925A kickass solution for when copy/paste can no longer hack it
Paste2 offers a beautiful clipboard manager app to help solve this problem. It recognizes text, images, links, files, calendar events, and other...
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8851Podo Camera is the alternative to the awkward and embarrassing selfie stick
Podo, a hand-held, adhesive device offers a less awkward alternative to selfie sticks.
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4.0K1What makes Favor different, and why does Austin love it so much?
Instacart. GrubHub. BiteSquad. AmazonNow. The online delivery field is getting crowded, but Favor considers itself unique.
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796Cool idea: Bring your roadtrip vacay into the 21st century with VR
Google cardboard and the virtual reality landscape that comes with continues to get more refined and user-friendly and it couldn’t happen at...
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1.0KFind, track, and cancel all of your subscription services
Truebill offers the service of subscription cancelation without wasting time and money.
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6 scary things hackers can do if they hack your smartphone
As technologies evolve, so do hackers, and they can do so much more than just steal your passwords, they could land you...
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9511Smart home security cam comes with facial recognition
With home security becoming more and more important, the need for home monitoring devices is on the rise. Netatmo's Welcome is a...
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1.3KThe first computer programmer was a female in the 1800s (yep)
The statistics about female talent in coding are dismal. For years, girls have not been directed toward the sciences and mathematics. Interestingly,...
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761Boxer: A better email inbox
Boxer is an email app that will make you want to break up with whatever came with your phone.
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7981This app understands how you really want to use email & to do lists
This new app knows that there's a blurry area between email and to do lists, so they squeeze the most productivity out...
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2.1K
Consumers are upgrading their technologies less frequently [stats]
Upgrading your phone and laptop every year used to be common, but the cycles are slowing. Let's discuss.
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9771Teleport helps you find the best place for you to live AND work
Pick a potential relocation and see immediately how the job market is and the current startup climate not to mention how much...
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861TabbedOut makes tabbing out the easiest part of your night
On a night out, TabbedOut solves the triple threat of awkward wait time: it's too busy to get someone’s attention to initiate...
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1.7K1Magic Leap is AR + VR, and could legitimately change the world
Magic Leap is the most amazing technology company you may never have heard of. We're not even kidding, this is one of...
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739Smartphone dependency is a thing, but we’re not hopeless
As a society, phone dependency is increasingly an issue, but is that totally bad news?
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744People don’t want to share their device’s geolocation anymore
With everyone from malware hackers to advertisers to the NSA trying to get information from smartphones, mobile users are understandably protective about...
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718This VR iPhone case is a great new way to experience VR
With virtual reality (VR) set to explode in a big way soon, Figment VR is a tool marketers should know about before...
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742Millennials get schooled by grandparents on old technologies
I don’t know if the scenes were staged or the real thing, but this ranks right up there with the story about...
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1.4KMake way for the robotic concierge (and the next wave of jobs to be taken by bots)
While most other robots are built for repetitive chores, Pepper is designed to respond to people's tone-of- voice and the way they're...
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1.8KWho is to blame when good bots go bad?
The system is designed to learn from its users, so it will become a reflection of their behavior. In other words, Tay...
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1.5KNana tests out Tesla’s autopilot feature, loses her GD mind
Tesla is cutting edge, but if this video is any indication, the transition to autonomous cars won't be without adjustment.
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1.7K1Urgent: Homeland Security urges PC users to uninstall Quicktime (do it)
If you have a Windows PC, but use Apple’s QuickTime software to watch videos or listen to music, your computer could be...
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1.8K2Ford tests their self driving (autonomous) car in the complete dark
As part of their desire to lead in the field, Ford shows their tests of self driving (autonomous) cars in the complete...
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Unexpected ways the Internet of Things is changing the world
25 billion “things” will be connected to the internet and in use by 2020, up from 4.9 billion in 2015. With numbers...
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1.2KIKEA adopts VR for this really freakin’ cool reason
It was only a matter of time before someone invented virtual reality shopping. Swedish home furniture company IKEA recently announced that it...
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2.6KGCal can now help you find time for your goals
Not finding enough time in the day to find in your goals? Let Google Calendar help you out?
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1.2K1FCC has a new “nutrition label” to help consumers choose the right mobile plans
To help make it easier for companies to be transparent, the FCC has created a new labeling system that strongly resembles the...
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1.9KNeed to destress? There’s an app or 10 for that
Stress can be overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes, unavoidable. What can you do when the stress gets to be too much? The de-stressing...
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1.7KMoleskine lets you have your digital cake and eat it, too (we’re pumped)
Moleskine releases a product to connect your digital and analog lives, and we couldn't be more excited about it.
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1.8K2You can now tap and pay with your Bitcoins almost anywhere
Bitcoins have been a buzzword off and on since their inception. The problem has been integration. A new app, OneBit may have...
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1.6KMobile use at work is reaching a tipping point
Mobile device usage and ownership has taken a sharp incline in the past years, turning from simply mechanisms to make phone calls...
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2.4KAs Amazon innovates deliveries, THIS new tool could become important
Despite the convenience of having your products delivered to your doorstep, there is one downside – theft.
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2.5KAmazon adds even more Dash Buttons (stupid or smart?)
When a customer is running low on one of their everyday essentials, they can simply press Amazon Dash Buttons to automatically reorder...
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1.4KJust because people aren’t buying VR headsets now, doesn’t mean they won’t
Just because people don’t intend to buy a VR headset right this second doesn’t make it defunct technology.
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3.1KFace2Face: Creepy tech will soon make you distrust everything you see
Researchers are developing a technology that would make it incredibly easy to manipulate videos live in real time, using only a standard...
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2.5KGoogle announces Fiber phone, $10/mo for the ultimate landline update
Google has today announced Fiber Phone, a new home phone service that uses Google Fiber, the company’s broadband and TV service, as...
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2.9K1DARPA prepares for the next cyber-war (and how it impacts your life)
DARPA is preparing for cyber war, and while it sounds like an issue for experts, it is a problem that does AND...
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4.0K2Nokia’s OZO might be the 3D camera that defines VR
Now that Nokia is through with phones, their next move is to high-end 360-degree video. In an effort to reinvent itself, the...
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2.1KCool invention alert: Trago water bottle tells you when you’re dehydrated
Trago is an Austin-based company that has developed a smart water bottle that is designed to increase hydration.
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3.2K14 questions to ask yourself before jumping on the learn-to-code bandwagon
People who understand the language behind the apps, websites and programs being built on the daily are valuable employees and entrepreneurs. But...
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2.3KIKEA table uses heat left behind from your coffee mug to charge your phone
Time to give IKEA its due. They don’t just produce furniture anymore than NASA produces just spaceships. After opening a design lab/think...
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2.4K2Microsoft attempts a teen girl chatbot; within 24 hours she is a horny Hitler fan
Microsoft’s efforts to produce something interesting meets defeat at the hands of Internet trolls. Bad Trolls.
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3.2KFBI issues warning regarding vulnerabilities and car hacking
The latest technology in our automobiles keeps us safer and offers added convenience, but do the risks of this technology outweigh the...
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3.2K5Timeneye: Gorgeous time-tracking tool for freelancers
Being that there is, theoretically, no clock to punch while freelancing, it is up to the worker to track their own hours....
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Retale is virtual reality shopping (yes, really)
The internet has had a radical impact on the way we shop. Combining the best of both worlds, software developers are employing...
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6.2K2Kudos to Obama for his U.S. Digital Service and recognizing how to innovate
The opportunity to work on the most important problems in the country is what the USDS is all about. Coming with any...
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2.4KFCC to consider making ISPs ask your permission before sharing/selling your personal info
A good portion of modern marketing and business in general - especially in this digital age - demands that demographic and personal...
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How VR (virtual reality) skeptics are missing the boat
Despite the growth of VR, there remains skepticism over the immersive technology aimed at the future of VR and its role in...
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3.2K2VR glove lets you feel what you’re seeing virtually
Virtual reality is quickly emerging as the latest, greatest thing, but what if one product could change the way you engage with...
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2.3KSix Flags adds VR to a coaster; pee pee incidents mysteriously spike 25%
Just in case you were starting to get bored with roller coasters – Six Flags has found a way to make them...
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2.5KMakerBloks, the coolest new STEM toy for all ages
MakerBlok offers an innovative way to teach both children and adults creative ways to think out of the box and create new...
